reading, writing, librarying

I’ve been on vacation so I didn’t do a lot of websurfing this week, but here are the posts I found interesting and though were worth sharing or remembering.

The first time I went into a real comic book shop was when Joss Whedon and Dark Horse Comics started putting out Buffy Season 8. I was on my lunch break and walked downtown to my local shop, which is owned by a delightfully nerdy man. I felt lost in that world, and he made me feel safe and welcome in what had always felt like such a “guy” world. He began ordering me Buffy comics (with each cover design) so I visit the shop at least once a month. I have a new appreciation for the form and have come to realize it is more than just superheroes. This post at Wired on comics at literature is a good introduction to those who are skeptical of the literary merit of comic books or graphic novels.

I love fashion as art (but am not all that stylish myself). If you like looking at pretty dresses from the 1950s, check out Madame Guillotine’s post featuring fashion from that era to commemorate the anniversary of the queen’s coronation. I love that I get to wear jeans and t-shirts to work, but there is something to be said about the elaborate fashions of previous eras. Sometimes it is fun to dress up!

If you have a fascinating post from this week to share, feel free to leave a link in the comments!